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The Zonta Club of Edmonton organized in 1953, and received its charter in 1954 from parent organization, Zonta International. Zonta International, a club for business and professional women, was founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919. The club sought to improve the status of woman, and encourage ethical standards of business through donating time and money to various civic and social causes. The Zonta Club of Edmonton formed part of Zonta International District VIII. The club based its membership on classification by business or profession. The club also required any member of its executive to work at least 50% of the time. The Zonta Club of Edmonton is now dissolved.